The Alumni Magazine of Paul VI High School Spring 2019

What’s Trending at PVI? #PaulVILeadsTheWay Alumni, parents, teachers, and friends of Paul VI High School are invited to join the Alumni Association for a day in Margate for the Paul VI Summer Party! Upcoming 5-Year A NEW VENUE for this year! Reunions: Attention Classes of When: Sunday, July 14, 2019 1974 Where: Maynard’s Café, 9306 Amherst Avenue, Margate, NJ 1979 Time: 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. 1984 Price: $30 pre-register online by July 10 or $35 at the 1989 door – includes a free buffet, free domestic beer 1994 and house wine, plus discounted drinks until 6:00 p.m. You’ll also enjoy a great mix of dance music all 1999 afternoon. 2004 Register online at www.pvihs.org and click on 2009 “PVI Soar at the Shore” 2014! Why not have your RSVP/Questions? Contact Mary Anne Yeager, myeager@ reunion or pre-reunion pvihs.org or Dominic Vesper, [email protected] gathering with us on July 14? Pre-register online before July 10! SS OOAARR 5 IN THIS ISSUE #Committed&Strong 2 #PaulVILeadsTheWay 4 #Sainthood 5 7 #Legendary 6 #AlumniSpotlight 7 #SportsUpdate 12 #StudentsInAction 15 26 #ClassReunions 20 #AlumniGather 24 #ClassNotes 30 #WeRemember 32

SOAR Magazine is published by the Advancement Office of Paul VI High School, 901 Hopkins Road, Haddonfield, NJ 08033. President Michael Chambers ’94; Principal Sr. Marianne McCann, MPF; Editor and Director of Institutional Advancement Mary Anne Yeager ’73; Contributing Editor Karla Schroeder-Kolakowski ’77. Cover Photo by: Mike Polvere, Studio One Action Shots

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Message from the President

Welcome to the Spring 2019 edition of on the dynamic character of the young adult whose strength is SOAR magazine. rooted in the faith. We approach this work knowing that our success depends upon gathering the strength of old and new partners alike We chose “Strength” as our theme who wish to assist in building our future. for this issue, reflecting on the many strengths that we have been blessed with In thinking of the future of tomorrow, I ask you today to remain, or at Paul VI. In an ever-changing world, to become, one of those partners. Your commitment to Paul VI is which challenges the very existence of an investment in both our advancement as well as our existence. Catholic education, Paul VI is a constant The commitment to our students and the stability of our Catholic pillar of strength. The strength of our commitment to the Gospel, institution is evident throughout South Jersey and is a clear paired with the strength of our commitment to one another, reflection of the commitment our alumni have to their families, allows Paul VI to stand strong and be permanent. The words careers, vocations, communities, and of course, to each other. of our mission statement are truer now more than ever before. As alumni, we were privileged to attend this prestigious Catholic Looking to the future of Catholic education, we at Paul VI are in high school; today’s students have an even greater advantage the unique position of facing the future with hope, confidence, because they stand upon our shoulders. Our current students and and enthusiasm; we are able to build our future on a solid, stable all alumni must remain committed to Paul VI and its rich traditions, foundation because we remain authentic to the mission of Paul VI powered by forward-thinking minds, which offer many diverse and to the Gospel of Jesus. opportunities in and out of the classroom. This concept is what The history of Paul VI has shown significant institutional makes this Catholic institution so great. accomplishment. Charting a course to reach our ambitious goals In the spirit of the title “What’s Trending at Paul VI,” I am asking is a challenge, although it is the kind of challenge we embrace. each Paul VI alum to use the hashtag: #pviproud … every time he The Board of Trustees and the Administration remain committed or she posts alumni information or pictures on any and every social to implementing the strategic plan for the school. We have been media site. Whether broadcasting upcoming reunions, sharing new charged with ensuring that a Paul VI education will be available for memories of recent gatherings, or reminiscing in general, please future generations of young people in South Jersey. Paul VI High share anything that brings you “back to the nest.” Let’s show School serves as the model of a twenty-first-century diocesan high the surrounding communities the many successes of the Paul VI school by balancing those elements that make us exceptional with alumni and what it means to truly be #PVIPROUD. an awareness of the shifting educational landscape. Through it all, we have consistently offered strong academics and continued to As you read through this issue, you will see how Paul VI is trending provide opportunities for our students to SOAR to even greater in the modern world. Because of your commitment to our alma heights. mater, as well as through your philanthropic giving, the future of Paul VI remains stable, strong, grounded, and secure. By keeping In pursuit of our ambitious strategic goals, one strength remains Paul VI High School on the firmest of foundations, you empower constant. Paul VI produces and will continue to produce a vibrant us, as always, to SOAR. community of scholars who will have a profound impact on our community and our Church, locally, nationally, and globally. All the best, As this current academic year closes, our strength now is found in planning for tomorrow. We do so with the intention of building a Michael Chambers ’94 stronger, more profound, more faithful community, which centers President

2 | Soar Magazine Message from the Office of you know, last year we were able to invest in air conditioning Institutional Advancement for the entire school. Very few schools are fortunate enough to use the system we now have. It’s very quiet, it provides cleaner Dear Alumni and Friends, air than traditional systems, and it allows teachers to control the We hope you enjoy reading through temperature in their individual classrooms. Your generosity and the pages of this issue, which provides commitment to Paul VI contribute to the daily experiences and a glimpse of what our alumni are up to success of our students. these days. You will also see some of With your support this year, your contribution will help us to invest the many talents and skills our students in a new roof with energy-efficient solar panels that will allow us possess and the multitude of ways they to save money on electricity by helping the new air conditioning share these gifts with those around them. system to work more efficiently. If you already contributed to We continued a Paul VI tradition of sharing and giving back when the Annual Giving Campaign this year, we thank you for your 70 talented alumni, representing a spectrum of career fields, generosity! If you haven’t contributed and would like to, your gift volunteered to share their time and expertise with students at of any size does matter. Your effort, your dedication, and your Career Day on April 5. It was a rewarding and fulfilling experience ongoing support help us to thrive as a leading Catholic high school for both students and alumni. in South Jersey. We are sincerely grateful for all that you do to keep us moving forward. We are grateful to so many of you who have contributed to Paul VI over the years with your involvement and support for our many Thank you, on behalf of our students, for your kind support! activities and fundraising efforts to keep our school a thriving part Best regards, of our community. Our students, faculty, and staff extend our sincere appreciation to all of you who have participated in the 2018-2019 Annual Giving Mary Anne Yeager ’73 Campaign. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, as many of Director of Institutional Advancement

Message from the Alumni Association President As Paul VI alumni, we have a lot to feel proud of, and Career Day is Dear Fellow Alumni, a clear reminder of how important Paul VI High School has been in I was on campus a few weeks ago to shaping our futures. If you have never participated in Career Day, I participate in the annual Alumni Career urge you to do so next time, in April 2021. Day event. During this daylong event, PVI alumni returned to school to speak to the Please continue to follow us on the website and social media to students about their careers. This year, stay up to date on all of the exciting events at Paul VI. Speaking every classroom in the building was filled of events, we will be changing the venue of our annual Paul VI with alumni visiting students to discuss all-class summer reunion this year. Join us at PVI Soar at the Shore their career paths. Many alumni focused on how PVI helped to at Maynard’s Cafe in Margate, New Jersey, on Sunday, July 14, mold them into the successful men and women they have become. 2019, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. I hope to see you there! Some speakers discussed college options and educational choices As always, please feel free to contact me with any comments, and alternatives. questions, or ideas. Feedback from the students was great. I was most impressed by Sincerely, the prestigious list of alumni speakers. Paul VI alumni are found throughout the community, providing valuable services. Students were fortunate to be visited by alumni who have careers in law enforcement, health care, the law, public service, military service, Dominic J. Vesper, Jr ’88 finance, the arts, and real estate, just to name a few. President, Paul VI Alumni Association

Spring 2019 | 3 #PaulVILeadsTheWay Educating the Modern Student Paul VI High School provides cutting-edge academics in a faith-based environment. By Liz Hunter

Like everything else in our world, education to explore robotics. “Students learn how to made recently is sure to be the most appreciated moves at a fast pace. Schools are adapting by build and control the robots quickly, which gives by students—full-school air conditioning. “The introducing curriculum that taps into these us opportunities to do some fun and exciting school has invested in a new system so that the changes and reflects the shift in interests. Paul competitions. It is definitely my favorite class of entire school will be air conditioned, including VI High School, a Catholic co-educational college the day,” Kelley says. the gym and the hallways,” says Paul VI President preparatory school, has always recognized this, as Michael Chambers. “We chose a system that very One of the biggest advantages of a Paul VI its mission is to provide a “broad, balanced and few school buildings are fortunate enough to use; education is the flexibility. STEM is just one path of relevant” education experience. Course offerings it’s very quiet, it provides cleaner air than the interest, and students are free to explore until they are specifically tailored to prepare students for traditional systems and it lets every teacher control find what fits them personally. the modern world, and in recent years, a great the temperature in his or her own classroom. We emphasis has been placed on expanding STEM “Here at Paul VI you have the flexibility to explore anticipate that the students will be conscious of the programs. your options—you don’t have to commit to a difference for a few days, and then will probably highly specific course of study when you are 14 take it for granted, which is exactly the point—we “In today’s world, [curriculum] must include years old. We live in a technological society and want them to stay focused and take advantage both courses and methods that acknowledge so we use technology here at Paul VI, but we don’t of the many opportunities our curriculum offers the complexity of the technological landscape, want to create a climate that confines students to them.” and prepare students to use, and perhaps even a particular college major because they have had advance technology,” says Sister Marianne Paul VI’s dedication to the student in body, mind too many high school courses in one specific area,” McCann, principal. and spirit cannot be underscored enough. While says Nick Markellos, Paul VI director of academic students discover academic values, their roots in Sister Marianne noted that there will always be technology and faculty for Classical Studies course. the Catholic faith are the foundation of who they something new for students returning in the fall, Classical Studies is a brand-new course offered are as people. Mass is offered daily before school, and this year is no different; a classroom has been as an elective to sophomores, juniors and seniors grace is said before meals and prayers begin equipped with new work stations, specifically for that blends various subjects: art, history, drama, each class session. Religion courses are also part the expanded robotics and new computer science literature, cinema and philosophy, providing what of the curriculum, including rigorous classes for program called Project Lead the Way Computer Markellos refers to as a “cultural roadmap” that is upperclassmen focusing on sacramental theology Science Pathway (PLTW). helpful for liberal arts students preparing for AP and systematic theology. Michael Kelley, a math teacher at Paul VI, is the courses in English, history and art. “The Classics “It’s important to us to offer cutting-edge courses, instructor for PLTW and says this program is course provides both the academic material that so that our students will thrive in a technologically geared toward real-life software development. students can reference as they move into even complex world, but it’s more important to present “While learning how to use code to solve real-life more advanced courses, and the analytical tools that material in an atmosphere of Catholic problems using a defined development process, they need to flourish in classes that require in- philosophy so that students can grow as people,” students have the opportunity to participate in pair depth treatment of a discipline. We anticipate that explains Sr. Marianne. “Advancement is important, programming and scrum teams. Pair programming after taking this Classics course, students in our AP yes, but advancement coupled with the desire is a great collaboration strategy that has shown courses will have more ‘Eureka!’ moments, and to use one’s gifts and accomplishments to help benefits in both industry and education. Scrum come out of those courses with more than just an others, that combination is what defines progress teams work as a team to accomplish larger or AP score—they’re becoming educated, in the best for Paul VI.” more tasks than otherwise possible for a single sense of the word,” says Markellos. person or pair alone,” he says. With permission, as printed in the Mount Laurel Family, Investments do not only occur in the curriculum Volume 9 Issue 7, published by Suburban Family. Paul VI also hopes to give more students a chance at Paul VI. One of the least visible improvements Photos by: Mike Polvere, Studio One Action Shots

4 | Soar Magazine #Sainthood By Stacey (Smith) Napolitano ’86

A reflection in the Franciscan Media’s website about Pope Paul VI stated: Paul VI High School Celebrates Blessed Pope Paul’s greatest accomplishment was the completion and the Canonization of Pope Paul VI implementation of Vatican II. Its decisions about liturgy were the first ones noticed by most Catholics, but its other documents—especially the ones Paul VI High School students, faculty, and alumni have drawn inspiration about ecumenism, interfaith relations, divine revelation, religious liberty, from Pope Paul VI since the school opened in 1966. Last fall, the school the Church’s self-understanding, and the Church’s work with the entire community celebrated as Pope Francis canonized Blessed Pope Paul VI on human family—have become the Catholic Church’s road map since 1965. October 14. A Paul VI contingent that included administrators and students went on a pilgrimage to Rome for the historic event. The Road to Sainthood “The canonization was truly a joyous occasion, which we commemorated Pope Paul VI died in 1978. He was beatified in 2014 after a first miracle enthusiastically,” said Sr. Marianne McCann. “Students have engaged in a was attributed to him. This miracle took place in the 1990s in California. variety of celebration activities throughout this year.” It concerned an unborn child who was found to have a serious health problem that posed a high risk of brain damage. The mother prayed for the intercession of Paul VI, and the child was born healthy. After a person is beatified, to advance the cause of canonization, another miracle that takes place after the beatification must be recognized. The second miracle also involved an unborn child whose illness threatened the lives of both the child and the mother. According to the Catholic News Agency, the mother prayed to Blessed Paul VI at a shrine in Brescia, the pontiff’s hometown. The baby girl was born in good health. Earlier this year, the Vatican’s Congregation for the Causes of Saints unanimously approved the second miracle needed for canonization.

In announcing the upcoming canonization of Paul VI, Pope Francis referred to him as “this great pope, this courageous Christian, this tireless apostle,” Principal Sr. Marianne McCann celebrated Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica who demonstrated a “humble and prophetic witness of love for Christ and with Paul VI senior representatives Jack Jablonoski, Dan Schmidt, His Church.” Gavin Petersen, Sabrina Colclough, Juliana Sweeney, and Olivia Darley. “The Paul VI High School community is blessed to bear the name of St. Paul VI,” said Michael Chambers. “Pope Paul VI’s life is exemplified Paul VI High School was built under the leadership of Archbishop Celestine through our mission in calling students to open their minds and hearts Damiano, who was a friend of Pope Paul VI and admired his dedication to to the truth, to be enlightened and transformed by it, and to proclaim it Catholic education. When Pope Paul VI accepted Archbishop Damiano’s through word and deed in an ever-changing world.” request to name the school after him, he sent a gift and a letter with prayers for the school. The gift was a statue of Mary holding the child Jesus that is now located in the school’s chapel. Pope Paul VI offered prayers that the school would help its students to experience the joy that comes from learning; that it would enable the students to distinguish and choose between good and evil, truth and falsehood; and that it would teach its students to serve their neighbor, their country, and God.

About Pope Paul VI During the early days of Paul VI High School, the administration and faculty were inspired that the school was named for the current Pope, which was an unusual occurrence. Pope Paul VI was born as Giovanni Battista Montini on September 26, 1897. He was born into an influential family in northern Fourteen members of the Paul VI community are pictured just before Italy. Ordained in 1920, he was quickly appointed a diplomat for the they board a shuttle to the airport to board a flight to Rome, Italy. Catholic Church. He rose to become Archbishop of Milan in 1954 before They are pictured left to right: Sr. Mary Ann Gecina (Teacher), Principal Sr. Marianne McCann, Vice Principal Regina Siciliano ’81, senior being elected Pope in 1963. After his election, he chose the name Paul, representatives Jack Jablonoski, Olivia Darley, Dan Schmidt, Juliana becoming Pope Paul VI. Vatican II was underway when he was elected, Sweeney, Gavin Petersen, Sabrina Colclough, Lori Garrison (Teacher) and Pope Paul VI spent his time implementing the changes of Vatican II and Daniel Garrison, Mary DelGiorno (PVI Board of Trustees), Colleen throughout the world. Chambers ’98, and School President Michael Chambers ’94.

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Mary Makes Her Mark

Earlier this year, the Paul VI community lost one of its own, a trailblazer and a superstar. Mary Scharff ’73 excelled in the classroom and on the basketball court. She played at the grade school, high school, college, and professional levels, and she was an inspiring coach and leader. She was a true team player, always working hard, always placing the good of the team above her own ambitions, and always encouraging the other players. Health problems cut short her promising career, but multiple surgeries and rounds of radiation and chemotherapy didn’t diminish her spirit or her commitment. At a time when basketball and other sports were changing and opportunities for girls and women in sports were expanding, Mary Scharff helped to pave the way.

For Mary, it all began when she watched her brothers, her cousins, and the neighborhood kids play ball in a neighbor’s yard. Soon she joined them, and her talent and athleticism led her to excel at St. Rose, her elementary and Catherine Scharff, and her devoted brothers Gerry Scharff, Joseph school, and later in high school, where she was the first female 1000-point Scharff, Richard Scharff, James Scharff ’70, and Patrick Scharff ’76. scorer at Paul VI. She attended Immaculata College, where her team won three national championships and was the first women’s team to appear Paul VI High School is proud to honor Mary Scharff, a leader on and off the on national television. At Immaculata, Mary was named to the Kodak All- court, who continues to be admired by many as a talented and dedicated American team. She played professionally for the California Dream in the athlete, an inspiring coach, and a loyal friend. short-lived Women’s Professional Basketball League. After her time as a player was cut short by health problems, she coached at the high school and college levels. Eventually, she returned to her alma mater as head coach, leading the Immaculata team with her characteristic dedication and genuine love for the game. Mary was inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame, followed by the rest of the team known as the Mighty Macs, in 2014. This team was the subject of a 2011 film, The Mighty Macs. Mary coached for 10 years at Paul VI as well.

Among her many awards, Mary was inducted into the St. Rose of Lima Hall of Fame, the Paul VI Hall of Fame, the Camden County Hall of Fame, and the South Jersey Hall of Fame­–Al Carino Basketball Club. Mary Scharff was named player of the century by the Courier-Post. In honor of her talent and contributions, Mary Scharff’s uniform hangs from the rafters at Immaculata University.

In addition to her coaching duties, Mary worked as a computer analyst Mary Scharff and PVI Coach Vicki Harrington Orzechowski were with Subaru of America in Cherry Hill for many years. She was part of a honored as First South Jersey Player and Coach of the year at the large family of sports enthusiasts, including her beloved parents, Raymond Al Carino All-Star Game (March 2011).

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Both Scientist and Musician Easter Seals Physical Therapist Eric Daly ’86 is an environmental scientist and biologist. He works as Kathryn (Wallace) Murphy a federal official with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and has had more than 35 years of in-depth training and broad experience in honored as a Flyers Community construction, the medical field, the manufacturing industry, analytical Teammate laboratories, and the fire service. His duties include environmental Kathryn (Wallace) Murphy ’05 is a pediatric physical therapist for emergency response, Superfund site cleanup, and oil facility inspection, Easter Seals in Southeastern Pennsylvania. She works with children 0-2 and he has served as a union steward. Eric served 9 months in Puerto years of age in their homes and coaches families in the use of specific Rico for the Hurricane Irma/Maria response and recovery effort. techniques to build gross motor skills, such as rolling, sitting, and walking. As an on-scene coordinator, She also works with children with multiple disabilities ages 3-5 in an Eric has been responsible for approved private school classroom setting. In addition to her role as a oversight and implementation physical therapist, she coaches preschool teachers in the use of positive of environmental assessments, behavior strategies in the classroom setting. Kathryn said, “l LOVE my job!” removal activities, emergency Last March, Kathryn was honored at a Flyers game for the outstanding response, and management of quality of work and caring that she brings to her patients every day at environmental programs. He has Easter Seals. She said, “I cried so hard when I watched the presentation… conducted emergency response It was beyond PERFECT! It just humbles me and continues to remind me and time-critical removal actions of all of the blessings in my life!” at hazardous waste sites and emergency incidents involving chemical, biological, radiological, and oil releases. In his role, he has coordinated She recently achieved certification in neurodevelopmental treatment. approaches across the federal government for emergencies and major Kathryn also takes time each year to volunteer at a Navajo reservation disasters to provide rapid assistance to local and state governments. He in Arizona. Last year, she received the Easter Seals Perry Gresh Award in is also knowledgeable in other federal, state, and local environmental recognition of her exceptional effort. regulations and has expertise in evaluating and using hazardous waste site cleanup techniques and technologies; case development, involving The Easter Seals organization noted that Kathryn works tirelessly in her role hazardous waste site investigation and remediation, fact-finding, and and continually goes the extra mile to help the families that she serves, her collection and preservation of evidence for civil or criminal prosecution; colleagues, and the disability community. The organization spokesperson and lead planning, prevention, and preparedness activities for the release said, “We are so proud of Kathryn and the impact she makes at Easter of hazardous agents. Eric also joined us on our recent Career Day to speak Seals and in the community we serve.” n to students about the field of environmental sciences and the opportunities offered by the federal government.

Now although his work is very impressive, he is better known in South Jersey, especially with his friends from the Paul VI community, for his musical talent. In his spare time, Eric is the lead singer in the No BoZoz Band. The band was originally put together to play at the Paul VI 1986 battle of the bands and they’ve been together for 32 years! The rock cover band consisted of Paul VI alumni from the class of 1986, Mike Menaldi, Cary Wallace, Ed Trzaskawka, and John Thorpe. More recent additions to No BoZoz are former Paul VI class president, Steve Iatarola and Diane Worrell’s (Class of 1986) husband, John Strada. The band sporadically Flyers Community Teammate and recipient of the Easter Seals Award plays backyard parties and bars in the South Jersey area. Bucks County’s Kathryn (Wallace) Murphy ’05 with her client Paige. Eric and his wife, Susan, reside in East Windsor, New Jersey. They have three children, Jonathan (28), Brianna (25), and Jake (15). In October, they welcomed their first grandchild, Olivia, daughter of their son Jonathan and his wife, Cara. n

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Cunningham Piano Company JP Ciliberto ’17 travels to the Headed by PVI Alum Carries on Texas/Mexico border with the a Remarkable History Catholic Charities-Campus Based in greater Philadelphia since the late 19th century, Cunningham Ministry mission Piano is a manufacturer, rebuilder, and retailer. Within the past decade, its accomplishments have included founding a music school providing an organ for the Pope’s 2015 visit to Philadelphia. Co-owners Rich Galassini ’83 and Tim Oliver, both performing musicians themselves, head up a staff that includes artists, educators, and elite technicians.

“Our staff has performed as musicians all around the USA, Asia, and Europe,” says Galassini. “We also have staff members who have worked in factories as prestigious as Steinway and Bösendorfer. The scope of knowledge that is available to help our clients make Rich Galassini (left) and partner the best decision on an instrument Tim Oliver (center) receive is unmatched.” Yamaha’s New Dealer of the Year Originally based in West Award for 2017 from Robert Nolen Philadelphia, Cunningham Piano of Yamaha. was founded by a young immigrant Pilgrims and students from the campus ministries at Rutgers named Patrick in 1891. His pianos were favored by such notables as Vincent Camden, Stockton, and Rowan Universities. The group arrived at Persichetti and George Gershwin, who used one to compose the score to the U.S./Mexico border on January 7, 2019, to begin a journey to Porgy and Bess. After a half-century of production, World War II shortages serve as missionary disciples as part of the latest Catholic Charities- Campus Ministry Solidarity Pilgrimage. JP Ciliberto is standing, third shut down the Cunningham factory in 1943. It was purchased by one- from left, wearing a Paul VI hoodie. time Cunningham technician Louis Cohen, who moved the operation to Philadelphia’s Germantown district and reinvented it as a rebuilding In January, John (JP) Ciliberto ’17 volunteered to participate in the Share specialist—a focus of the business to this day. Cunningham has won numerous the Journey Pilgrimage to the Texas/Mexico border in McAllen, Texas. The national and international bids for multi-piano restoration accounts. trip was arranged through a joint program of the Diocese of Camden “We have a reputation for always having something historic, unusual, or Catholic Charities and Campus Ministry offices. His group consisted of rare,” says Galassini, “and because of this, we get regular visitors from nine other college students from the diocese, two adult leaders from quite a distance.” the Rowan University Newman Center, and two adult leaders from the Today, Cunningham maintains two locations: its longtime base in Catholic Charities office. Germantown, where it still has a factory and showroom, and a new space that JP explained, “During the course of our five-day pilgrimage, my group opened in 2016 across from the King of Prussia Mall. With the move to King volunteered at the Humanitarian Respite Center of the Diocese of of Prussia came a new onsite music school and investments in technology. A Brownsville. At the Respite Center, we worked with the other volunteers string of new hires, many of them young and tech-savvy, have sharpened the to give the immigrants food, clothing, and direction to the local bus company’s focus on digital marketing and advancing technologies. stops, where they travel to stay with a sponsor (usually family or friends) According to Galassini, “We have so many assets available to us through elsewhere in the country. We spent time with the immigrants and listened our staff, suppliers, and knowledge base. However, it is the relationships we to the stories of their journeys to the U.S. During our pilgrimage, my group build in this business that continue to drive our success. In the end, if we can also had the chance to meet other local college students and people in provide an experience, product, and knowledge that few others can, we will the surrounding communities and learn about life at the border. This continue to be successful.” n pilgrimage was a rewarding and enriching experience of encounters and building relationships with my fellow pilgrims, the locals we met, and the Excerpted from an article that appeared in the December 2018 issue of Music Trades. immigrants at the Respite Center.” n

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Kevin P. Spiers Scholarship Fund

On April 13, 2019, many PVI alumni attended a benefit organized by family and friends of Kevin Spiers ’07 to raise money for the Kevin P. Spiers Scholarship Fund. This fund, which was established when Kevin died suddenly at the age of 22 in July 2011, helps students with tuition at the schools Kevin attended, St. Teresa’s School and Paul VI High School. Over the past 8 years, more than $23,000 in scholarships has been given to students at these schools.

PVI Alum Ordained as Transitional Deacon The Paul VI community congratulates Peter Gallagher ’12, who was ordained to the transitional diaconate on May 11, 2019 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Camden. He will begin serving our Church locally this summer. Peter graduated from the Immaculate Conception Seminary at Seton Hall University in 2016 and is currently a student at the Pontifical North American College in Rome.

Pictured with Peter are Sister Mary Ann Gecina and Sister Marianne McCann when they met in Rome at St. Peter’s Basilica during the Paul VI Pilgrimage for the Canonization in October 2018.

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Whole family on board with launch of Kona Ice truck in Haddonfield Ed and Sara Purdy sought out a business that could involve the whole family.

As the parents of five, Ed and Sara (McKeown) Purdy ’92, hold Sunday-night family meetings to coordinate schedules and avoid utter chaos. Those meetings now include lots of talk about shaved ice. The Purdys are new owners of a Kona Ice truck, serving Hawaiian-style treats from a colorful shop on wheels as a soundtrack of steel-drum music adds to the tropical vibe. Their kids are literally on board with the business. The four youngest — Edward, 11; Delaney, 13; Riley, 15; and Chloe, 17 — are working with their parents on the truck. The family also includes recent college graduate Hannah, 25. In addition to the variety, the Kona Ice treats are gluten- and nut-free, and ‘Helps to have a lot of kids’ owners can take the treats to schools because they meet federal Smart Snack “Sara and I were looking for another business and wanted something the requirements. family could be a part of,” said Ed Purdy, who also is an independent contractor for Snyder’s Pretzels. While food trucks have become huge in South Jersey over the last few years, Purdy believes the landscape isn’t too crowded for Kona Ice. Sara has a day job too, assisting people with disabilities as a support coordinator for Easter Seals. “This is something that’s totally different. It’s adding to the burgers and other food. You can come over to us and have dessert,” Ed said. The Haddonfield family’s truck is one of two Kona franchises dedicated to serving South Jersey. Their territory includes parts of Cherry Hill (the 08002 To prepare for their business’ launch, Sara, Riley and Chloe attended Kona and 08034 ZIP codes), Voorhees, Lawnside, Haddon Heights and Haddonfield. Kollege in Kentucky for four days to get trained in the logistics of running the truck. The Purdys are already enjoying the bonus family time that comes with running the truck. “It was very hands-on,” said Sara, adding the group had the chance to serve “real” customers after three full days of training. Ed noted not many dads get to spend five hours with their 16-year-old daughters doing something they both like, but that’s exactly what happened Fundraising to festivals when he and Chloe worked the truck at a recent festival. Ed Purdy coaches with the basketball program at Haddon Heights High “I love it,” added Sara. “The time they would be doing other things and be with School — a position that’s helped him understand the challenges of school other people, we can now be together.” and team fundraising. Delaney likes divvying up the main tasks — dispensing the ice, refilling the He said he’s appreciated how Kona Ice built fundraising into its business syrup and taking care of customers — with her sisters and brother. model. The company has helped nonprofits raise more than $50 million over the past 10 years. “It’s definitely a family business we can work together on. It helps to have a lot of kids,” she said. “It’s definitely brought us closer.” “It’s probably one of the easiest fundraising activities you could have,” Purdy said. “We come out with the truck and kick back 25 percent of the total to your Taste for entrepreneurship cause.” Becoming entrepreneurs is in the Purdy kids’ blood, since their dad and his Purdy’s community connections through Haddon Heights basketball have dad were longtime business owners. And they’ve been included in business helped the family quickly book dates for their Kona Ice truck. decisions, such as naming the LLC for Dad’s Snyder’s Pretzel operation “Purdy Good Snacks.” The Purdys’ business plan calls for adding another truck. “Our vision is to get two territories, one truck specifically for fundraising and one for food festivals” And the Kona Ice business? They went with “Purdy Good Ice.” and other events, Ed Purdy said. Ed Purdy said the family was drawn to Kona — ranked as one of the best And as Chloe Purdy explained, the shaved-ice truck comes with its perks for franchises to buy in 2018 by Franchise Business Review — partly because it workers like her. “It’s pretty cool because we get free Kona.” n combines a treat with an activity. The trademark Flavorwave self-serve syrup dispenser makes the truck “more interactive for the kids,” Purdy said. Ten flavors, and each member of the Purdy family has a favorite Kona flavor: Ed: Bourbon Black Cherry, Sara: Cosmopolitan, Chloe: Mango, Riley: Copyright 2018, Courier-Post. Excerpts printed with permission. All rights reserved. Blue Raspberry, Delaney: KONA Kola, Edward: Lucky Lime. Photo: Sheri Berkery/Staff Photographer

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After graduating from Steps for First-Time Home Buyers Paul VI in 2007, Stephanie 1. Begin your research and start your wish list. Souders-Scibal attended Where do you want to live? Suburbs or city? Decide on the home features Rider University, where you want, including the number of bedrooms, number of baths, and the she obtained a degree in area, which involves considerations such as the school district. Are you business and marketing. looking for a new house or a resale? Do you want an investment property Stephanie said, “Studying or maybe a place at the shore? What features do you want in your dream business made me realize home? A fireplace? An open kitchen with an island? A fenced yard for dogs? that I grew up in the mid- These are all things to think about when beginning your home search. dle of a household that was constantly doing business. 2. Choose a realtor. Both of my parents have This person is going to help you with the biggest transaction of your life, been selling real estate so you want to be sure to choose someone who has experience and for over 35 years, which someone you can truly trust. It’s important to remember that a buyer means I inevitably grew up doesn’t pay to work with a realtor. Because sellers pay the commission, selling real estate as well. the service is free for the buyer. On Sundays, we would sit Stephanie Souders-Scibal ’07 3. Get pre-approved for a mortgage. open houses, and on other days, I would tag along to Your real estate agent can help you find an excellent and trustworthy loan pick up agreements, meet inspectors, meet appraisers, and attend show- officer. Your agent can advise you with determining your price range, ings with clients. Answering the house phone and jotting down offers were calculating payments, and obtaining a mortgage. normal parts of the day. From a young age, I loved meeting new people 4. Start shopping for a home you love! and touring homes, and I loved the process of helping people find the By visiting homes that are for sale, you’ll discover the right type of home home of their dreams.” for you. Your real estate agent can create an auto-email search specific for After college, Stephanie worked in human resources, helping people to your dream home. If any properties interest you, your agent can arrange a find careers instead of houses. She also became certified in one of her tour at a convenient time. favorite activities, yoga! You can find Stephanie teaching at Echelon Fitness 5. Make an offer and have your realtor negotiate. in Voorhees. She is a member of the Saturday Club, which is a women’s Once you fall in love with a home, your realtor will draw up and review the volunteer group that is dedicated to improving the lives of women, offer with you. Once the offer is submitted, negotiations begin and your children, and families in the greater Philadelphia region. realtor will help you to close the deal for the best price. Stephanie married her husband, Stephen, in 2017. They were living in 6. Sign agreements and get a home inspection. Wayne, Pennsylvania, where she obtained her real estate license for New After you sign contracts, known as agreements of sale, the buyers have Jersey and Pennsylvania. She then began working for Berkshire Hathaway a 3-day attorney review period. Once that time is over, the buyers hire a in Devon, Pennsylvania. Although they loved that area, they decided home inspector. Any repairs are negotiated by your agent and the listing to return to their Jersey roots. She now works at Berkshire Hathaway agent. in Haddonfield with the Bill Souders group. It is a family business, and she works with her parents and her brother, Will Souders ’00. They are 7. Go to settlement on your house. the number one team in the Haddonfield office, with 92 homes settled Generally, settlement occurs within 60 days of signing the agreement of in 2018. sale. During that time, it is advisable to avoid making any large purchases She and her husband currently live in her hometown, Stratford, and they so that you can obtain your mortgage. Title insurance ensures that your are renting while they begin their own house hunt. Stephanie said, “Since new home has clear title. This service is included in the settlement cost. I am going through the process of buying my first home, I know how 8. Get the keys to your dream home! exciting it is! It is the biggest purchase of your life. Since many of you may At the settlement table, you will receive the keys to your new home. You be at the point in your life where you want to buy a home, but might be can arrange to transfer the utilities to your name as of settlement day so overwhelmed, I wanted to share the following steps to get you started with that your new house is ready for you. Congratulations! Now it’s time to the process so that you know what to expect. celebrate! n

Spring 2019 | 11 #SportsUpdate updateContributing sports writer Jarad Hancock ’21 update sports update sports update sports

Boys Basketball Expectations for this year’s team only grew The trophy was awarded at the annual All South Jersey Soccer Banquet, as the season began. As this impressive team headed toward sectionals, held Monday, January 7. the Eagles seemed unstoppable, making it to the final playoff game. The The team was also the biggest supporter of all fall sports, along with fan section grew tremendously each game, with students showing up in track and field, in the Soar-for-a-Cure dance, raising money to cure droves to see each well-deserved victory as the team competed in the childhood cancer. The girls also received the South Jersey Soccer Officials South Jersey Non-Public A sectional final in the playoffs. Sportsmanship Award for the season.

Girls Basketball The team has had to re-evaluate itself this year Boys Soccer Kudos to Senior Josh Rivkind, who won the First Team after a few transfers, but they have been prepared with their A-game for All-Conference Soccer Award. this season. Senior Carly Stroemel is leader of the pack, guiding the team Girls Cross Country Congratulations to Head Coach Mike toward a victorious season with a winning attitude and focusing on the Lyons ’83, the coaching staff, and all of our girls for putting in the work smaller details. Coach Lisa Steele has had another great season, with the and doing so well this season, earning the Olympic National Division team sharing the Olympic Conference National Title. Conference Title. In a field of 136 runners, the Eagles finished with Bridget Football The football team is preparing for the 2019-2020 season Lyons ’20 in 11th place, Katie Sparks ’21 in 12th place, Annie Skiles ’19 in under the leadership of Coach Dennis Scuderi. Coach Scuderi returns to 16th place, Madison Kelley ’20 in 21st place, and Hannah Whitmire ’19 in Paul VI with many years of experience coaching at the high school level. 33rd place. Annie Skiles ’19 and Katie Sparks ’19 received the First Team Swimming The boys and girls swim teams had a phenomenal All-Conference Girls Cross Country award. season, winning a few titles. Both the girls and boys teams shattered many Boys Cross Country Congratulations to Tyler Gargano ’19, records this year, with the boys team advancing to the NJSIAA States with the Colton Johnson ’20, and Matthew Slattery ’19, who received the First Team 200 freestyle relay team of Merrick Novak, Colin McGravey, Kevin Lyons, and All-Conference Boys Cross Country award. Matt Watts, now ranked 23rd in the state. Watts and Novak also competed Field Hockey This year’s field hockey team did well, beating in individual events, with Watts now ranked 12th in the state in the 50. This Holy Cross to advance to the semifinals. Payton Barr ’19 and Caroline is the largest squad of swimmers PVI has taken to States in recent history. Francesconi ’19 received First Team All-Conference Field Hockey awards. Girls Soccer Most “Sporty”! Getting to a second-round playoff Girls Tennis No one doubted our girls for a second this year. They game is no easy feat, but for our girls, it’s no problem at all. The Paul VI girls played well all season and sent four girls, Morrissey Walsh ’19, Brenna soccer program received the South Jersey Soccer Officials Sportsmanship Sharkey ’19, Veronica Moore ’19, and Audrey Van Schalkwyk ’19, to the Award for this past season. This award is presented annually to the school State playoffs. that demonstrates exemplary sportsmanship behavior during the season.

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Girls Volleyball Paul VI is home to champion athletes, with The boys team had a great indoor season, with 4 Meet of Champions qualifiers, 2 school records, and 4 National Championship qualifiers. students always going out on the court or field to win in the name of our Freshmen Mike and Matt Mazero both qualified for Indoor Nationals in school. The girls volleyball team has brought home yet another conference the 400 m and 55 m dash and competed for the title of fastest freshman in title this year. the country. At the Indoor Nationals, Matt Mazero placed 17th in the 60 m Wrestling Kudos to wrestler Nicholas Arena ’20, who went all the dash, Mike Marzero placed 10th in the 400 m dash, and our boys placed way to the Quarter Finals for his team. Both Nicholas and Kevin Johnson 11th in the 4x400 relays (Chris Cavalieri ‘20, Matt Martino ’20, Mike and advanced to Regions. Wrestlers Nick Arena and Kevin Johnson both placed Matt Mazero).

3rd in District 27 and advanced to Regions. In Region 7, Nick placed 6th. Cheerleaders Congratulations to the cheerleaders who competed Ice Hockey Just another conference win for our school? Not exactly, at Nationals in Atlantic City this year finishing second in their division! The as no win goes unnoticed. Our team provided Paul VI with a Colonial girls should also be commended for doing a tremendous amount of charitable work in the community during the year. For the 16th year, the Valley C - Valley Division conference title, and we could not be prouder! Paul VI cheerleaders have supported the “Making Strides for Breast Cancer” Boys and Girls Track Congratulations to the track team, who event. According to Head Coach Clare (Joyce) Kenney ’77, “the girls arrive had a very successful year, with multiple records broken for boys and girls. early and are there to do whatever is needed. They hand out water bottles, cheer on survivors, lead opening stretches, and cheer on the walkers as The girls team had a historic year, with 6 Meet of Champions qualifiers, they return. We are proud that the girls have been doing this, along with 11 school records broken, and 6 National championship qualifiers. Bridget other team service projects, for so many years.” This year, in addition to Lyons shattered the indoor school record at the States by 11 seconds to the Breast Cancer event, they did a pep rally for the Special Olympics on join her teammates at Meet of Champions. Kambi Walker ’20 became the our Paul VI Field the night before the Opening Rally at TCNJ, the Leukemia High Jump State Champion. At Meet of Champions, Aaliyah Vandergrift and Lymphoma Night the Light Walk, Toys for Tots, and adopted a family ’19 finished 8th in the state (200 m dash), Kambi Walker finshed 7th (high of four little girls this past Christmas where the cheerleaders provided all of jump), and Aliya Rae Garozzo ’20 finished 5th (55 hurdles). At the Indoor their gifts and Christmas dinner. Head Coach Kenney said, “We as coaches Nationals, our girls placed 4th in the 4x200 (Keyann’a Watkins ’19, Skylar could not have asked for anything more. The girls jump at the chance to Harris ’20, Aliya Rae Garozzo, Aaliyah Vandergrift), with a diving finish help these causes and continue to go above and beyond what is asked of from Vandegrift to win our heat. Kambi Walker had a huge lifetime best, them. We appreciate the girls as well as their parents’ generosity when it breaking our school record in the high jump and placing third. comes to stepping up to help those in need.”

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College Athletic Commitments This year, the following 18 Paul VI senior athletes formally signed with NCAA teams. NAME SPORT COLLEGE NCAA DIVISION Payton Barr Lacrosse East Carolina University D1 Jessica Bizzoco Soccer Stevenson University D3 Olivia Boucot Soccer Bloomsburg University D2 Brian Brown Football Valley Forge Military JUCO Alyssa Carfagno Soccer West Point U.S. Military Academy D1 Dylan Coco Soccer Albright College D3 Ava Compagnoni Tennis Ursinus College D3 Ally Fisher Rowing West Virginia University D1 Tyler Gargano Cross Country Jefferson University D2 Mike Leshko Soccer Georgian Court University D2 Robert Maraski Lacrosse Berry University D3 Taylor Metz Lacrosse Juniata College D3 Caitlyn Scully Field Hockey Misericordia University D3 Amelia Smith Cross Country DeSales University D3 Carly Stroemel Basketball Sacred Heart University D1 Isaiah Taylor Football Valley Forge Military JUCO Aaliyah Vandergrift Track St. Francis University D1 Morrissey Walsh Tennis York College D3 Also, Junior Sydney Corbett will formally sign with Fairfield University for D1 Soccer for the following year. Fall and Winter Sports Awards Congratulations to our athletes who were recognized for their achievements at the Fall and Winter Sports Award Banquets.

FALL SPORTS AWARDS WINTER SPORTS AWARDS First Team All-Conference First Team All-Conference Henry Westermann ������������� Football-Kicker Second Team All-Conference Tyshon Judge ������������������������������� Basketball Tyler Gargano ����������������������� Cross Country Preston Verling �������� Football Offense-Line Abaigeal Babore ������������������������� Basketball Colton Johnson �������������������� Cross Country Benjamin Jennings �������������� Cross Country Sara McShea �������������������������������� Basketball Matthew Slattery ������������������ Cross Country Amelia Smith ������������������������ Cross Country Carly Stroemel ���������������������������� Basketball Madison Kelly ������������������������ Cross Country Hannah Whitmire ���������������� Cross Country Isabella Formosa ������������������������ Equestrian Bridget Lyons ������������������������ Cross Country Erin DiSandro ������������������������� Field Hockey Annie Skiles �������������������������� Cross Country Gianna Conti �������������������������� Field Hockey Second Team All-Conference Katie Sparks �������������������������� Cross Country Dylan Coco ���������������������������������������� Soccer Hartnel Haye ������������������������������� Basketball Payton Barr ����������������������������� Field Hockey Michael Vaccaro �������������������������������� Soccer Wisler Sanon ������������������������������� Basketball Caroline Francesconi ������������� Field Hockey Jessica Bizzoco ���������������������������������� Soccer Nile Miller ������������������������������������ Basketball Joshua Rivkind ���������������������������������� Soccer Ava Compagnoni ������������������������������� Tennis Nicholas Arena ������������������ Wrestling 132 lb Jarah Barquero ��������������������������������� Soccer Morrissey Walsh �������������������������������� Tennis Alyssa Carfagno �������������������������������� Soccer Brenna Sharkey ����������������� Tennis-Doubles Natalie Schooley ������������������������������� Soccer Veronica Moore ����������������� Tennis-Doubles Audrey Van Schalkwyk ���������������������� Tennis Alexandra Vincenti ����������������������� Volleyball Kristen O’Donnell ������������������������ Volleyball Emma Monico ������������������������������ Volleyball Sydney Hughes ���������������������������� Volleyball

Congratulations to the varsity girls tennis and girls soccer teams for achieving the highest team GPA (grade point average) during the fall season! Congratulations to the girls swim team for achieving the highest team GPA during the winter season!

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Art Service Project Outstanding Achievement in TV Broadcasting

On Friday, March 29, our art teacher, Ms. Ogle, and ten students went Last December, Meghan Bonner ’19 and Nicholas Iadonisi ’19 completed to Nemours at A.I. DuPont Children’s Hospital. While at the hospital, our and graduated from the KYW News Studies Program. A total of 73 students students spent time with the patients and made artwork with them. They from high schools across the Delaware Valley attended the 4-week also made artwork for patients who were in isolation. intensive training course, learning about television and radio broadcasting from industry professionals. Students created news stories that aired on NHS Bingo Benefit radio station KYW. Both Meghan and Nicholas placed in the top 10 of all students in the program and received a certificate for outstanding achievement and dedication. Outstanding Jazz Band! Megan Polifrone ’21

The Paul VI National Honor Society organized their first annual Bingo night that took place on Friday, March 15, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Fifty students and participants donated toiletries, hygiene products, and kitchen necessities to Joseph’s House in Camden. These products benefit homeless individuals who are supported by this non-profit organization. Congratulations to the Paul VI Jazz Band, who did a great job in their performance on Saturday, March 16, at the Sterling High School Jazz Festival. The PVI Jazz Band received an “Outstanding” rating, one of the Watch the PVI Sports live stream! The Paul VI highest awards. The Paul VI Jazz Band was the only band to achieve the Advanced TV Class now live streams one or more “Outstanding” honor. Senior Cole Silvey also received an Honorable Mention solo award. The jazz festival was a fun learning experience that home games for every sport (with the exception of allowed the band members to showcase their talent. The band also had track) that competes on the Paul VI campus. The the opportunity to learn about the other bands and their techniques and schedule for the upcoming year exceeds 26 events! songs. Sterling High School provided a wonderful experience, and we Announcements will be posted on our home page hope to return next year. and on Facebook with the link before each live stream.

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Caroline Napolitano ’21 Evelyn Grace Hulitt ’22

Caroline Napolitano, Paul VI sophomore and Irish dancer, has qualified Congratulations to Evelyn Grace Hulitt ’22 on winning the title of Miss for both the North American Irish Dance Championship and the Open Seashore Line Outstanding Teen. Teens were considered for the crown Champion level of dance with her third first place of the year. Nationals will by seven judges in categories such as interview, evening gown/on-stage be held in Vancouver in July. Open Champion is the highest of six levels question, talent, and fitness. Along with earning the crown title, Grace won of Irish dance. She also competed among the best in the world in the the award for evening gown/on-stage question, where she spoke on her All Ireland’s Dancing Championship in Killarney, Ireland. Caroline attends platform, B.U.S.T. Bullying. In addition, she was selected by her peers as class three times per week at Cummins School of Irish Dance and practices Miss Congeniality. or does fitness training daily. She competes year-round, soaring like a PVI Grace is excited about her new role and looks forward to representing Eagle in her leaps and jumps! the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen organization in her community. To promote her platform, B.U.S.T. Bullying, she plans to educate youth on Toys for Tots 2018 how to help if they are a witness to bullying. Grace will compete in January for the title of Miss New Jersey’s Outstanding Teen. The Miss New Jersey’s Outstanding Teen Organization is an official preliminary to the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Program and a little sister to the Miss America Organization, which is based in Atlantic City. Miss America’s Outstanding Teen is a scholarship-based program that was organized to promote scholastic achievement, creative accomplishment, healthy living, and community involvement.

Members of Paul VI Peer Leadership classes help package Toys for Tots. Paul VI High School donated 500 toys to “Toys for Tots”!

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Girls Tennis Team Service Isaiah Taylor and Nick Iadonisi Receive Award

Seniors Isaiah Taylor and Nicholas Iadonisi, pictured with Assistant The Paul VI girls tennis team provided personal care packages for people Superintendent of Schools Sr. Rose DiFluri, received a certificate of in need. Through their efforts, the girls were able to provide 30 packages outstanding achievement for their Catholic Schools Week video at the for the St. Vincent DePaul Society. They picked a practice day and brought State Courthouse in Trenton. The theme this year was “How my Catholic the items to our practice site and spent time creating the packages. The High School Helps the Environment.” Isaiah and Nicholas are members of girls collectively brought in $300 worth of personal care items! the advanced television production class.

Environmental Club PVI Seniors Coach Youth Basketball

PVI seniors Dylan Ammons, Jack Jablonoski, Anthony Molle, Louis Roberts, and Colin Scully volunteered for the JCC (Jewish Community Center) On Sunday, March 3, the environmental club hosted a bake sale at Saint Basketball program in Cherry Hill. Jack Jablonoski said, “Every week we Charles Borromeo Church in Washington Township. At the end of the day, have the opportunity to play basketball with some great kids. It’s a lot of the club raised over $400. All of the proceeds will be given to the victims fun, and the experience is amazing! We really cherish our time with the of the wildfires in California. Many students baked and donated their time kids, and we hope to continue to play with them throughout the season.” for this great cause. The mission of the JCC Basketball program is to teach the fundamentals of basketball in a manner that promotes sportsmanship, fair play, and teamwork. Coaches maintain a safe and positive environment so that all players can reach their potential while having fun.

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Kairos VII was an extraordinary Kairos Retreat VIII & IX experience for both students and “Discovering God in a New Way” leaders! Clare McNamee, Director of Campus Ministry said, “Absecon in November, January, and April was a great place for Paul VI Kairos Retreats VII, VIII, and IX. With Father John Rossi, our Director of Catholic Identity, providing spiritual support for our entire group, our student leaders for each of the retreats made the retreat run perfectly. Sharing the truth of God’s love is exhilarating. The fourth day of Kairos theme is NOW AND ALWAYS, as participants continue to live the retreat even after the formal retreat is over.

Kairos VIII took place for four days during Catholic Schools Week (1/29-2/1). Pictured are student leaders preparing for the retreat. Pictured are Mr. John Powers (standing) and student leaders seniors Alyssa Leshko, Antonia Graziano, Jack Jablonoski, Kaitlyn Burke, and Nicole Clark.

2019 March for Life

Frigid but fun! Students and leaders from Kairos IX pose for a quick picture on the beach.

Paul VI students, along with Director of Catholic Identity Father John Rossi, Director of Campus Ministry Clare McNamee, Religion teacher Sr. Dianna Higgins, and world language teacher Mr. Frank Robinson, traveled to participate in the 46th Annual March for Life in #EncounterJesus Washington D.C., on Friday, January 18, 2019.

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Students Raise Over $20,000 To PVI Track and Field Organizes Help Battle Childhood Cancer. Tribute to fallen Soldiers

Paul VI students organized and raised over $20,000 to help fight childhood cancer through the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation via their campaign event “SOAR for a Cure 2019 Dance Marathon,” which took place from 6:00 pm. to 12:00 Midnight on Friday, February 15 filling the school gymnasium with support. Mrs. Clare McNamee, Director of Campus Ministry, said, “Our students did an impressive job organizing this campaign, reaching out to their fellow students, friends, and family to raise dollars to help this worthy cause.” Thanksgiving Food Drive 2018

The track and field team supported the Travis Manion Foundation by planting trees in the Navy Yard in honor of fallen solidiers in early March. Each group planted a tree with the family members of a soldier who had died while in combat. Students said a prayer with each family and had an opportunity to speak with each of them to learn about their beloved soldier.

Last November, Paul VI students ran a school-wide food drive through the PVI campus ministry program. Students, staff, and faculty came together to sign up to bring in specific foods in order to make a full thanksgiving dinner feast. The donated food provided 65 full Thanksgiving dinners to families who otherwise would go without to ensure they had food on their tables for Thanksgiving. Thanks to the Paul VI family for all that was donated. Once again this year, we are grateful for the generous support from Dominic Vesper ’88, our Alumni President, pictured with students.

Spring 2019 | 19 #ClassReunions Upcoming Alumni Events For updates on all of our fall events, Upcoming Reunions visit the PVI website at www.pvihs.org The following classes will be celebrating their 5-year reunions n June 2019 this year: 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014 Thursday, June 6 If your reunion is not listed below and you have plans to hold a reunion later in 2019, Graduation Awards Assembly please contact [email protected] with the information. We will post the information on 11:00 a.m. Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation our website and the Paul VI Facebook page and will provide the reunion planners with email 6:00 p.m. contacts for the reunion invite. Also, ask your classmates to visit www.pvihs.org and click on Monday, June 17 the alumni tab and then click “stay connected” to update their contact information. Being Paul VI High School Golf Tournament part of the PVI alumni directory will ensure that alumni receive information about alumni Woodcrest Country Club reunions and events via email as well as the alumni magazine SOAR annually. n July 2019 Class of ’69 Sunday, July 14 Paul VI Soar at the Shore! 50-Year Reunion PVI All Class Reunion Date: Saturday, November 30, 2019 New Venue! Time: 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Maynard’s Cafe Margate City, NJ Venue: Somerdale VFW, 10 Kennedy Boulevard, Somerdale, NJ 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Cost: $30 per person; cash bar n October 2019 Contacts: Nancy Hyland: [email protected] or 609-977-2542; Ray Samulis: Thursday, October 10 [email protected]; Arlene LaBuda: [email protected]; Sharon Alumni Hall of Fame Schroth: [email protected]; Claire Homenick: ClaireSomers0131@ Tavistock Country Club gmail.com; Bernice Flood: [email protected]; Aileen Deeney: 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. [email protected] Details to follow Saturday, October 19 Blue & White 5K Run & Walk Class of ’70 2:00 p.m. — Sign in opens at 1:00 a.m. 50-Year Reunion – Destination Weekend 2020 Registration tent to the right of Dates: October 2-5, 2020, with reunion on Saturday, October 3, 2020 LaScala’s Birra, 5300 N. Park Drive, Pennsauken Venue: Grand Hotel, 1045 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ Contact: [email protected] n November 2019 November 1 Homecoming Game Class of ’14 7:00 p.m. - PVI vs. Highland 5-Year Reunion n December 2019 Date: Saturday, June 8, 2019, 7:00-11:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 3 Venue: Taproom Bar and Grille, 427 W. Crystal Lake Ave 08033 Giving Tuesday Campaign Cost: $35.00 per person; includes appetizers, a DJ, happy hour drink prices all night Friday, December 18 (cash bar) Christmas Concert Deadline: RSVP before the end of May 2019 7:00 p.m. Contact: Please email Maureen Hennessy at [email protected] or Morgan Rose at [email protected] to receive the registration form or refer to the PVI Class of 2014 Facebook page.

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The class of ’73 held their 45-year reunion on October 6 at The class of ’93 held their 25-year reunion on November 16 at the RiverWinds in West Deptford as well as a follow-up gathering in Palace in Blackwood. January at the Mile in Runnemede.

The class of ’78 held their 40-year reunion on October 13 at Adelphia in Deptford.

The class of ’98 held their 20-year reunion on September 22 at Villari’s Lakeside in Sicklerville.

The class of ’83 held their 35-year reunion on October 6 at Santa Maria Hall in Haddon Township.

The class of ’08 held their 10-year reunion on April 21 at the Taproom & Grill in Haddon Township.

The class of ’88 held their 30-year reunion on Friday, November 23, at Camden County Boathouse in Pennsauken.

Spring 2019 | 21 On Saturday, July 14, 2018, alumni, parents, teachers, and friends of Paul VI High School gathered at the annual Paul VI summer party at Flip Flopz in North Wildwood to celebrate summer at the Jersey Shore. This year, attendees ranged from the class of 1969 to the class of 2012. Guests spent the afternoon catching up with friends while enjoying good food and listening and dancing to music, and some of our guests spent time partying on the rooftop at the poolside Tiki Bar, with spectacular ocean views! All attendees were given PVI sun visors as they arrived. The proceeds from the yearly summer event went to the Annual Giving Campaign, which is used to support scholarships for incoming PVI students.

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This year’s annual Paul VI All-Class Summer Reunion will be on Sunday, July 14, 2019, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Join us at a new venue … PVI Soar at the Shore! at Maynard’s Café, 9306 Amherst Ave., Margate, New Jersey. We hope to see you there! Watch for our eblast, including an online registration link. For those who pre-register by July 10, 2019, the cost is $30.00 per person, or pay $35.00 at the door. Please visit www.pvihs.org and click on PVI Soar to the Shore from our home page to pre-register.

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On April 28, 2018, for the thirteenth year, Paul VI High School hosted the The incredible live auction took center stage at 9:00. The auctions culminated Pauction VI annual auction gala. Kevin Crockett ’04, radio celebrity DJ from and then the highlight of the affair … a drawing for a Mediterranean cruise 100.7 WLEV in Allentown, was the master of ceremonies and auctioneer for for two went to the lucky winner, Geri Grzegorski, a school parent! Following the evening. The event was held in the school gymnasium from 6:00 p.m. the festivities, guests enjoyed an after party including dancing and socializing. until midnight. Over 275 guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, and From the committee who gave their time and talent to the parents, faculty, buffet stations catered by Rastelli Market Fresh, located in Marlton, with the students, and alumni who worked the evening as well as the friends, family, help of 30 student volunteers who served as wait staff as well as assisted with and alumni of Paul VI who attended the event, the evening was a huge the gift auction. Guests tested their luck taking part in the evening’s events success, raising $74,259 in proceeds for the school! which included a silent and live auction and gaming tables.

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President’s Reception Paul VI acknowledged donors to our Annual Giving Campaign and recognized recipients of freshman academic scholarships made possible through the campaign at the annual President’s Reception. This event took place Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at Tavistock Country Club. More than 200 guests attended.

This support helps to keep tuition at a reasonable level, making it possible to attract bright and talented students; and at the same time, it allows us to make meaningful enhancements to our facility and academic programs.

These bright and talented PVI students include 37 of the 39 Paul VI academic scholarship recipients, members of the class of 2022.

2019 Golf Outing Monday, June 17, 2019 WOODCREST COUNTRY CLUB

There’s still time to register! Visit pvihs.org click: Golf Outing

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2019 Paul VI Musical Premiere of Godspell Godspell spreads Its Joy at Paul VI! Parents, students, alumni, and families filled the dining hall for two before-the-show celebrations, where they enjoyed meeting some of the cast as they mingled, visited tables, and posed for photos. Guests enjoyed the dinner theatre on Saturday, February 23, and the complementary wine and cheese reception for alumni before the performance on Friday, March 1, 2018. Guests were delighted by this stellar production of Godspell in our beautiful theater presented by our very talented performing arts students.

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5k Event Brings Alumni, Students, and Parents Together to Support Paul VI On a beautiful, sunny day last October, more than 100 alumni, students, parents, and coaches participated in the Paul VI Annual Blue and White/Alumni Run and Walk. Another 30 volunteers and supporters, including the Paul VI cheerleaders, pitched in to cheer on the runners and walkers to a spirited start and finish. Immediately after the race, participants gathered for awards and a generous dine and donate at LaScala’s Birra on North Park Drive, right near our finish line at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken. This 5k event, sponsored by the Paul VI Alumni Association, supports student scholarships through the Annual Giving Campaign and provides a great opportunity for alumni and students to connect and enjoy a fun run and walk in the park.

Save the date for the next for the next Blue and White/Alumni Run and Walk planned for Saturday, October 19, 2019.

Medalists included: 1st Place Overall...... Stephen Sigwart ’06 3rd Place Female Student...... Madison Kelly (PVI junior) 1st Place Female Student–Tie...... Bridget Lyons (PVI junior) 3rd Place Male Student...... Xavier Casillas (PVI junior) Katie Sparks (PVI sophomore) 3rd Place Female Adult...... Stacy Rutkowski (PVI parent) 1st Place Male Student...... Ben Jennings (PVI senior) 3rd Place Male Adult...... Omar Abdelhamid (friend of PVI) 1st Place Female Adult...... Missy McNally ’88 Awards of Distinction 1st Place Male Adult...... Stephen Sigwart ’06 Earliest Grad Year Female...... Donna Camardo ’74 1st Place Elementary School...... Kamryn Cieslik (8th grade) Earliest Grad Year Male...... Tom McClean ’79 Most Leisurely Paced Female...... Donna Camardo ’74 2nd Place Male Student...... Nathan Strobl (PVI junior) Most Leisurely Paced Male...... Michael Brady ’82 2nd Place Female Adult...... Kathleen Myers (PVI parent) Youngest Runner...... Chase Cooley (4th grade) 2nd Place Male Adult...... Colin McFarland ’06 Godspeed Award...... Christopher Sparks ’90

Left to right: Dominic Vesper ’88 (President, Alumni Association, and 5k co-chair), Vince Cieslik ’90 (5k co-chair), Stephen Sigwart, Kamyrn Cieslik, Chase Cooley, Christopher Sparks, Missy McNally, Stacy Rutkowski, Bridget Lyons, Xavier Casillas, Madison Kelly, Katie Sparks, Ben Jennings, Nathan Strobl, and Coach Colin MacFarland.

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Vocation Day 2019 Class of ’84 Pub Crawl

On Friday, January 11, as part of our annual celebration of Vocation Day, 14 clergy, religious, and seminarians visited each of our English classes with a message of love. Among them were two Paul VI alumni, Father Michael Romano ’99, Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Camden, and Timothy Mulranen. State Champion Wrestlers celebrate 25 Years!

On Saturday, February 23, Paul VI alumni from the class of ’84 spent a fun afternoon visiting PVI alumni-owned establishments. On the list were 814 South, Kid Rip’s, the Mile, Mulligan’s, and the Oaklyn Manor Bar & Grill. The alumni had a great time as they meandered through Standing back row (l to r): Craig Ariani’91, Donato Iacovino’93, Rob South Jersey in a school bus Legatie’92, Coach Ron Matthews, Sean Henderson’91, Pat Henderson’92. reminiscing about their days Standing middle row (l to r): Asst. Coach Kevin Ross, Anthony Vesper’95, Nick Martino’92, Ed Kraemer’92, Asst. Coach Wayne Weateru, Jennifer McGuckin- at Paul VI, and they thank Mignano’95 (Manager), Mike Legatie’96. Kneeling (l to r): Ken Merrigan’94, organizer Joanne Wight for the time and effort she put in to make this Andrew Whipple’92 event so much fun for all! Another pub crawl is in the planning stages, and A group of alumni who were members of the 1992 PVI State Championship this one may be extended to alumni from other graduating years. Keep Wrestling team gathered to reminisce and celebrate. Last year marked 25 your eyes and ears open for details. years since their championship season, when they beat state powerhouse Bergen Catholic 49-20 to win the Group A title. At the time, Ron Mathews, Wayne Weateru, and Kevin Ross, who had just finished college and completed their college wrestling careers, kept PVI Wrestling on the map, winning a state title in their second year coaching. “This was the last PVI team to win a wrestling state title, and 26 years later, not one of us forgot what it was like!” said Anthony Vesper ’95.

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Girls’ Weekend Class of ‘86 Robert Caruso ’09 Wedding

Class of ’86 girls celebrating their 50th birthdays together in Ocean Alumni friends (27!) gathered at the Carriage House in Galloway on City, MD. Left to right: Kathy Quigley Hudak, Barb Kerstan Watson, September 21, 2018, to celebrate the wedding of Robert Caruso ’09 and Barb McClausland Reilley, Maureen Glavin Gray, Roseann Gillespie Jessica (Kirk) Caruso ’09. (Included in the group are the bride’s mother, Cusack, and Colleen Brady Shea. Cynthia Arzillo Kirk ’82, and the bride’s brothers Brian Kirk ’06 and Kevin Kirk ’14 as well as the groom’s father, Bob Caruso ’75, and brother, Bryan Caruso ’13. Not pictured is the groom’s mother, Barbara Caruso who Danielle Aaron Rabena ’11 Wedding although not a PVI alum, has been a member of the PVI staff for more than 13 years!) A Donnelly Tradition! Following in the footsteps of their parents and aunts and uncles, six Donnelly family cousins, three PVI alumni, and four current PVI students worked together at Uncle Bill’s Pancake House in Strathmere last summer. Their parents, the older generation of Donnellys, were also alumni and worked at Bill’s in the summers through the 1980s ... Teresa (Donnelly) Ohlsen ‘82, Sally (Donnelly) Knapp ‘86, Colleen (Donnelly) Bruno ‘87, and Paul Donnelly ‘89. Pictured front row (left to right): Julia Bruno ‘19 and Caroline Knapp ‘22; middle row: Jacqueline There were 14 Paul VI alumni in attendance at Danielle and Knapp ‘17 and MaryKate John-Patrick Rabena’s wedding. Top (left to right): Gian Vega ’10, Donnelly ‘18; and back Morgan Schmidlin ’12, Lauren Schmidlin ’10, Olivia Fuselli ’12, row: Chris Knapp ‘19, Jamie Harbinson ’11, Tori Santangelo ’11, and Connor O’Brien ’10. Jim Bruno ‘20, and Bottom (left to right): Katie Murphy ’10, Jenn McIlvaine ’11, Justine Aidan Donnelly ‘21. Not Caruso ’11, Danielle (Aaron) Rabena ’11, Colleen Donegan ’13, Kate pictured: Grace Donnelly Hennessy ’11, and Marisa Maroccia ’11. ‘16 and also not pictured is Joseph Bruno, class For more information about Paul VI High School’s Alumni of 2023 who will be an Association events, please contact Dominic Vesper ’88, incoming freshman at PVI Alumni Association President, at [email protected], next year and hopefully or Mary Anne Yeager ’73, Director of Institutional Advancement, join his cousins at Uncle at [email protected], or call (856) 858-4900, ext. 343. Bill’s in the future!

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second largest YMCA (You can see more information about Kathryn in 1972 camp and conference the Spotlight section.) Maureen Leary ’72 was appointed to be an center in the country, administrative law it offers a year-round 2007 judge with the New outdoor education Best wishes to Priscilla Frederick ’08 and Ken York State Public and recreation facility Loomis ’07, who Service Commission, on 5,500 acres and are engaged to be Department of Public serves more than 41,000 people annually. Amanda married. Ken Loomis Service. She is hearing regularly contributes to Forbes.com and speaks at is a history teacher and writing about various international conferences on marketing, and head football energy and environmental matters, including siting business development, and leadership. Her long- coach at Wildwood of renewable (wind and solar) energy projects. term goal is to use her MBA and professional High School. Priscilla Maureen said, “This was an excellent opportunity experience to become CEO of a nonprofit Frederick is a professional track and field athlete and I love it!” For the past 25 years, Maureen was an organization. Amanda commented, “I credit this for the country of Antigua and Barbuda and is the assistant attorney general for the State of York. She is achievement in large part to the lessons I learned head boys and girls track and field coach at Paul the chief of the Toxics Section of the Environmental during my four years at PVI. Unfortunately, I didn’t VI. They both currently live in Wildwood, New Protection Bureau and was twice awarded the Lois J. perform up to my potential in high school, but Jersey. They plan for their wedding to take place Lefkowitz Memorial Award of Excellence by Attorney once I found my stride, I was able to tap into the at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo after Priscilla General Eric T. Schneiderman. firm foundation that PVI provided me.” competes! 1990 2004 Alyssa Duffy Loveland ’07 married Brendan Michael Sinon ’90 has been working in the Loveland in Ocean As a member of the Philadelphia Eagles public restaurant business for City on September relations department, more than 30 years. 22, 2018. Alyssa said, Anthony Bonagura His current position “I am following in ’04 was presented is food and beverage the footsteps of my with a personalized director for Five Star wonderful Paul VI World Championship Senior Living. Michael teachers. I am currently ring in June 2018, after said, “My beautiful wife, teaching 7th and 8th grades at a Catholic school the team’s first Super Alisha, and I have four amazing kids, and we live in in West Hartford, Connecticut. I am thankful every Bowl win in franchise history. Anthony entered Stratford.” When Michael is not at work, you can day for the wonderful role models I had and the his seventh full-time season with the Eagles after find him coaching his son’s basketball and soccer valuable Catholic school education that my parents starting his sports career as an Eagles public teams. provided for me.” relations game-day assistant in 2008. He oversees the organization’s business communications Timothy McSparron ’07 is currently a full-time 2002 and facilitates interview requests for players and missionary stationed Tom Gee ’02 and Nicole (McGarvey) Gee ’02 coaches. Anthony lives in Delaware County with and serving in the are excited to welcome his wife, Elise. Middle East. their son, Declan Thomas, to the family! 2005 Declan was born on Kathryn (Wallace) Murphy ’05 was married to March 16, 2018, and Matthew Murphy on weighed 7lb, 10 oz. October 6, 2018. The D.J. Stewart ’07, married Bridget Kensil on wedding celebration May 19, 2018, at St. took place at Holy Katherine of Siena Eucharist Parish in 2003 Church in Philadelphia. Amanda Hinski ’03 graduated last May from the Cherry Hill. Kathryn The couple lives and Fox School of Business at Temple University with an and Matthew now works in Philadelphia. MBA and a dean’s certificate of excellence. She is reside in Cherry Hill. Kathryn is a 2010 graduate Congratulations! currently the chief marketing officer at Frost Valley of Misericordia University, where she also played YMCA in the Catskills area of New York. As the on the women’s lacrosse team from 2005 to 2009.

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Sean Yeager ’07 received a master of arts Sgt. Charles Reiss, USANG ’14 deployed to degree in critical 2009 Qatar in January for 10 Paul Bonamassa ’09 and Chelsea Hawco studies from Pacific to 12 months. Please Bonamassa celebrated Northwest College of keep him and all of our their marriage on Art in Portland, Oregon, military personnel in where he has also been November 3, 2018, at your prayers. teaching as an assistant the Grove at Centerton, professor of physics and New Jersey. Paul is a mathematics. He has officially accepted an offer full-time firefighter/EMT from Ohio State University for doctoral studies in with the Collingswood 2015 English, with full funding as a Distinguished Fire Department, and Chelsea is a full-time stylist Gabrielle Kershaw ’15 recently earned a University Fellow. Sean will be working with some with Suede Salon & Spa in Marlton. Paul and BS degree from the of the top scholars in his field, narrative theory, and Chelsea live in Franklinville. University of Iowa. She majored in chemical is very excited to begin his studies in the fall. Robert Caruso ’09 and Jessica (Kirk) Caruso engineering, with a Vince Zaccone ’07 and Gabriella Malacari ’09 celebrated their minor in chemistry were married on marriage on September and a concentration in October 6, 2018, in her 21, 2018, at the Carriage international business. hometown of Wilkes- House in Galloway. She said, “Throughout my time at the University Barre, PA. They spent Robert is a New Jersey of Iowa, I found a way to explore the interests their honeymoon State Trooper stationed that I developed while at PVI. I was a member in St. Lucia. Gabby in Woodstown, and of the art club in high school, and I continued to just graduated with a Jessica is an anti-money laundering investigator for explore the arts in college. I am part of NEXUS, the master’s of medical sciences degree to become a TD Bank. They have a new home in Washington University of Iowa’s engineering and art program, physician assistant and is now working at a family Township. and I had the opportunity to participate in a group medicine practice in Dover, Delaware. Vince has exhibition.” Gabrielle’s artwork is displayed in the been working with Delmarva Power as an area 2011 college of engineering. She has also applied for a maintenance engineer since July 2012. They live in Danielle (Aaron) Rabena ’11 married John- public art residency hosted by her university. She remarked, “I was also heavily into sports in high Middletown, Delaware. Vince also took part in our Patrick Rabena on July school, which continued into college, when I made recent Alumni Career Day on April 5 as a speaker, 21, 2018, at St. Joseph’s the club soccer team. I didn’t play for long because sharing his knowledge of the engineering field and Church in Sea Isle of classes, but it was an awesome experience.” focusing on overall substation health assessment City. They celebrated Gabrielle is president of her student organization, and prioritization to address safety and reliability their reception at the the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). concerns and issues. Carriage House in She is now searching for job opportunities back 2008 Galloway. Danielle cur- home on the East Coast. She also shared that her rently works for Jefferson Health in Performance brother, Chance Kershaw, is hoping to attend PVI Adriane (Lang) Lightner ’08 married Brett Improvement. John-Patrick is a Federal contrac- in the future! Lightner on September tor. They are currently house hunting for their first 12, 2015. They began home. dating during Adriane’s 2014 and 2016 Al McDonald ’73 shared this photo of three sophomore year at Paul Paul VI alumni who VI. Adriane graduated 2014 Nickalaus Ferrara ’14 was welcomed to the start for his son Tim from Drexel University Collingswood Police McDonald’s Cabrini in 2013 with a bachelor’s Force in January. University men’s degree in health science Mayor James Maley basketball team. On the and in 2014 earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing. of Collingswood ad- left is Ivan Robinson Since graduation, Adriane has been working as ’14, in the middle is ministered the Oath a nurse in the emergency department at Virtua Voshon Mack ’16, and on the right is DeVahnté of Office. Nickalaus’ Hospital. Adriane and Brett welcomed their first Mosley ’14. DeVahnte’ recently scored his 1000th father, Charles, is hold- baby, a boy named Axel Joseph Lightner, on career point. Al said, “All three are good students, ing the bible Officer Ferrara was very pleased to be January 20, 2018. They are in the process of building outstanding individuals, and great representatives assigned to his hometown police force. a forever home in Mullica Hill. of their Paul VI upbringing.”

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IN MEMORIAM

Anthony P. Adinolfi Dorothy (Ames) Egner ’73 Ginamaria DiSipio Murphy Father of Anthony Adinolfi, Jr. ’86, Michael Wife of Edward Egner ’70 Sister of Angelo DiSipio ’77 and Michelle Adinolfi ’90, and Andrea Adinolfi ’02 Sister-in-law of Elizabeth Egner ’72, (DiSipio) Hall ’86 Dr. Stephen Bannar ’81 Margaret Egner ’73, and Robert Egner ’78 Sister-in-law of Charles Hall ’85 Brother of Jennifer (Bannar) Shell ’88 Marilyn Feehan Mary Louise Murray James E. Battersby Mother of Susan Valenti, PVI Faculty Mother of Debbie (Murray) Gaidis ’84, Brother of Marlena (Lea) Pittman, PVI Loretta Foran Kevin Murray ’87, and Kelly Murray ’90 Faculty Mother of Laura Foran Kuzdrall ’83, Grandmother of Peter Gaidis ’17 and Brett Gaidis ’19 Thomas J. Betteridge Thomas Foran ’89, and Michael Foran ’91 Grandfather of Megan Betteridge ’03 and Carlton Paul Govan ’01 Dr. Kathleen M. Neilon Sean Betteridge ’16 Husband of Rose (Bachich) Govan ’01 Mother of Kaitlyn Morris ’17 John Bidini Brother of Rachel Govan ’05 Shirley M. Sack Father of Cathy Bidini, PVI Faculty John Heaney, Sr. Mother of Samantha Sack ’17 Napoleon W. Birner, Jr. Father of Paul Heaney, Jr. ’20 Angelo D. Sanchirico, Jr. Father of Robert Birner ’79 Ernest W. Histing Father of David Sanchirico ’76, Christopher Sanchirico ’80, and Gary Sanchirico ’86 Francis (Frank) J. Boyle, Jr. ’72 Father of Brittany Histing ’09 and Carly Histing ’14 Grandmother of David Sanchirico, Jr. ’08, Husband of Patricia (Coyle) Boyle ’71 Jenna Sanchirico ’13, Sean Sanchirico ’13, Nicole Rose Brannigan-Williams ’97 Eric Hubbs ’11 and Neil Sanchirico ’21 Brother of Mackenzie Hubbs ’12 Sister of Kelly Brannigan-Mcilhenney Mary Scharff ’73 ’93, Susan Brannigan ’96, and Michael Walter (Lodgie) Kruc Sister of James Scharff ’70 and Brannigan ’02 Grandfather of Matthew Kruc ’03 and Patrick Scharff ’76 Harry “Harry-O” Brooks Lindsay (Kruc) Riiff ’05 Cousin of Michael Watson ’69, Father of Lucia (Brooks) Gershman ’04 Richard J. Kulesa Dennis Watson ’72, and John Watson ’73 Aunt of Lisa (Watson) McKeown ’97 Ernie Cecchi ’76 Father of Richard Kulesa ’95 and Sean Brother of Angelina (Cecchi) Cava ’73 Kulesa ’09 Alphonse Stalfiere ’85 Uncle and godfather of Len Cava ’01 and Kelly (Silfies) Leon ’93 Brother of Denise (Stalfiere) Esposito ’82 Paula Cava ’14 Angelina “Jean” Licaradella Fredricka M. “Rickey” Schroeder James Francis Checchio, Jr. Grandmother of Rev. Christopher Mother of Karla Schroeder-Kolakowski Father of Maryann (Checchio) Kehoe ’80, Markellos ’97, Nicholas Markellos ’98, PVI ’77, Kristen Schroeder Brogan ’82, and Linda (Checchio) McCarron ’82, Bishop Faculty, and Michelle Markellos ’01 Kathleen Schroeder-Thistle ’84 James F. Checchio III ’84, and David Grandmother of Asia Kolakowski ’11, Erin Ann Lively Checchio ’88 Connor Brogan ’15, Donald “Jack” Brogan Wife of Peter Lively ’00 ’17, Caroline Thistle ’17, Julia Thistle ’19, Agnes M. Chapman Sister-in-law of Katherine (Lively) Alicia Brogan ’20, and Allison Thistle ’21 Mother of Mike Chapman ’70, Thomas Verderese ’99, Daniel Lively ’01, Timothy Mother-in-law of Robert Kolakowski ’77 Chapman ’70, Helen (Chapman) Pindziak Lively ’04, Rachel (Lively) Gerner ’05, Julia and Donald Brogan ’82 ’71, and Patrick Chapman ’74 (Lively) Moynihan ’07, and Paul Lively ’08 Donald A. Stewart Francis J. “Frank” Culkin, Jr. Cecilia C. Matozzo Father of D.J. Stewart ’07, Betsy Stewart Father of Bethann (Culkin) Murphy ’88 Mother of Francine Cardillo, PVI Faculty ’09, and Jack Stewart ’16 and Christine Culkin-Gemmell ’94 Robert McGovern ’73 Husband of Katy Stewart, PVI Director of Father-in-law of Timothy Gemmell ’94 Admissions Linda L. McLeod Inez E. Day Mother of Alan McLeod ’01 and Catherine Paul Vennell Grandmother of Kimberly (Storey) Stahl (McLeod) Grason ’02 Father of Paul Vennell ’08 ’95 and Nicole (Storey) Almond ’97 Mother-in-law of Erica (Blumenstein) Grandmother in-law of Robert Almond ’98 Margaret M. “Peggy” Watson McLeod ’01 Mother of Michael Watson ’69, Dennis George Diemer Judith R. (Snock) Mitchell ’73 Watson ’72, and John Watson ’73 Father of George Diemer ’94 Grandmother of Lisa (Watson) McKeown ’97 Margaret M. Morehead Gaetano DiPascale Aunt of James Scharff ’70, the late Mary Mother of Brian Morehead ’85 Father of Nicole (DiPascale) Tighe ’92 and Scharff ’73, and Patrick Scharff ’76 Mother-in-law off Megan (Gorman) Anthony DiPascale ’94 Morehead ’91 Grandfather of Ryan Tighe ’21

32 | Soar Magazine Your support helps us to keep tuition at a reasonable cost while allowing us to make enhancements to our academic and extracurricular offerings as well as sound, energy-efficient renovations and major upgrades to our facility. Your contribution this year will help us to invest in a new roof for Paul VI. There are two ways you can make a meaningful contribution to this year’s annual giving campaign: 1) send your check in the enclosed remittance envelope, or 2) go to our secure online giving page at annualgiving.pvihs.org.

Purchaser Information: “Building the foundation of the future while honoring the past”

Paul VI High School invites you to commemorate your support for PVI baseball by purchasing a legacy plaque. These plaques will be placed on the newly built concrete block backstop. The plaque you designate will create a timeless tribute, a great way to honor your family or memorialize a loved one.

• Plaques are offered in a size of 4” x 9”.

• One line of 10 characters and 2 lines of 14 characters may be engraved (maximum). Name (Please Print) • Legacy plaques are guaranteed to last the lifetime of the existing ballpark.

• The cost of each plaque is $200. Address

• Your donation will be recognized in the Honor Roll of Donors for the fiscal year, and you will be provided with an acknowledgement for tax purposes. City, State, Zip

• To purchase your plaque today, simply fill out the form below and send it with Phone your check in the enclosed reply envelope or email [email protected] if you have any questions. Email Only 150 plaques are available for purchase, so order your plaque without delay! Signature

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